OK guys, for 2013 I need a project. This is my thinking, what do you think I should use as a base model??? This needs to be sensibly priced & no I wont just copy this bike, but will be a 'along these lines' with an Exile tiwst. If not then its a copy of my old Deus from Oz.......

Sorry, no help here.

But i just want to say "that's a right peach, what a beauty"

Love the carb trumpets reach up through the tank

R1 calipers, but what engine?

Best of luck with the project, i'm tuned in to this thread

Edited December 14, 201213 yr by karlos

You can buy all the bits to build a Vincent engine..............all the engine needs is a modern frame and forks to enhance the handling.

sensibly priced. not much choices i guess, honda shadow perhaps. hardtail conversion, saddle seats, bobber fenders, clipped on would get you somewhere near this (except the lifted tank which you are not looking for)

then you probably further need a shorter fork, maybe a new tank, new rims with dual disc front and single back, a inline 4 that fits into your frame, bullet headlight, maybe some fork covers, bar end mirrors

that actually sound fun

Edited December 15, 201213 yr by barefoot1988

I was thinking shadow or Magna??????? but, i think it will be the bobber look - Start with the rolling frame, then a new motor towards the end of the year??? Depends on the bonus this year..... I like the front end on this bike, but will cost more then the whole project so will be a no go in the very near future - unless someone knows a good builder?

Love the carb trumpets reach up through the tank

Unless one is a smoker or it rains.

What about a VX800 for the donor bike? Although the exhaust choices may be limited or difficult?

Edited December 17, 201213 yr by VocalNeal

VX could be an idea also

Looks great, be sure to post pictures when finished.

I saw this on Ebay.co.uk

Edited December 17, 201213 yr by AllanB

Magna is looking like a possibility after chatting with some local builders - already has a 4 cyl.